| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $142.40 | 9.721% | $156.2427 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.49 | 9.263% | $54.0743 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.44 | 11.545% | $274.8915 | $274.89 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.50 | 11.149% | $19.4511 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.41 | 6.538% | $163.4399 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.51 | 6.736% | $234.2962 | $234.30 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.30 | 13.471% | $269.2667 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.05 | $1,171.6624 | $1,171.66 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.70 | |